At a Glance
Median Income
$105,878
$48,955 per capita
Home Value
$439,700
Zillow: $598,659
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.0%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Suwanee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Suwanee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Suwanee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Suwanee residents earn a median household income of $105,878 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,955. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,896 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Suwanee is $439,700 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $598,659. Median rent is $1,826/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Suwanee reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,842/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.0% of adults in Suwanee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Suwanee has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population21,811
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,960/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,878
Per Capita$48,955
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$16,277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A
Home Value$439,700
Rent$1,826
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$598,659
Housing Units8,093
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,842/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary164/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score7.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Suwanee was built in 2002.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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